‘Pay for own lights and water’: DA ministers to shun privileges

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Helen Zille has assured South Africans that the six elected DA ministers will turn down many privileges afforded to them in cabinet...

Newly elected DA ministers will not abuse the privileges made available to them, claims Federal Chair Helen Zille., Dean Macpherson , Dion George , Siviwe Gwarube and Solly Malatsi .on Monday, 1 July, DA Federal Chair Helen Zille discussed the party’s representation in local, provincial, and national government.She said, “We have zero tolerance for corruption; we won’t tolerate that anywhere. We are very committed to clean, good governance and efficiency.

She added, “I hope they won’t go running around in blue-light brigades because that has certainly been our policy.”Luxury car allowance for professional and private usePIETER GROENEWALD REFUSES BLUE LIGHTS AND BODYGUARDS Meanwhile, Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald of Freedom Front Plus revealed his plans to also shun certain privileges while in office.: “I don’t believe in blue lights. It is a waste of money. I don’t want to drive around with an army of bodyguards.”"I don't want any blue lights. I don't believe in blue lights, it is a waste of money.

I don't want to drive around with an army of bodyguards".- Honourable Pieter Groenewald, Minister of Correctional Services.Weekly Rand Report: Rand starts strong but drops amid political tensions and stronger Dollar

 

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